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StreetCode Academy
2022 Annual Report

StreetCode Academy
2022 Annual Report

Our Model

StreetCode Academy has been providing free tech classes in East Palo Alto since 2014. Our organization acts as a bridge between communities of color and the technology they need to thrive in a digital age.

StreetCode’s mission is to empower communities of color to achieve their full potential by introducing the skills, mindsets, and networks needed to embrace tech and innovation.

We seek to realize a world where the digital divide is closed, catalyzing a diverse tech sector that is better able to solve global problems. 

How we do this is by providing programs to build the MINDSET, SKILLS, and ACCESS that communities of color need to engage in the world of technology today.

Our Mission

Even when equipped with the mindset and skills for success, innovators still need a network of opportunities connecting them to the tech industry.

We provide our community access to resources through our accelerator program, community partnerships, CORE webpage, internships, exposureships, and Level-Up tech rental initiative.

Student Enrollment

Student Enrollment

Our Winter classes were held online on either Monday or Wednesday for seven weeks. These two-hour classes focus on fun and community-building just as much as curriculum and instruction

19

Classes Held

375

Total Enrollments

52%

Average Retention

Our Classes

Jr. StreetCode

Age: 4-12

Jr. StreetCode (en Español)

Age: 4-12

Jr. Intro To Code

Age: 8-12

Intro To Code

Age: 13+

Next Level Code

Age: 13+

Jr. Game Development

Age: 8-12

Game Design

Age: 8-12

Game Development

Age: 8-12

Digital Art

Age: 13+

3D Modeling + Animation

Age: 13+

Kidpreneurs

Age: 8-12

Intro To Hustle

Age: 16+

Music & Technology

Age: 16+

Engineering Design

Age: 8-12

Community Engineering

Age: 8-12

TechX

Age: 18+

TechEquis (en Español)

Age: 18+

Web Design I

Age: 13+

Web Design II: Website Optimization

Age: 13+

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for whats to come!

Student Demographics

Student Demographics

Our Spring classes were held online on either Monday or Wednesday for seven weeks. These two-hour classes focus on 

fun and community-building just as much as curriculum and instruction.

Ethnicity

36% Black

31% Hispanic

We continue to focus on serving Black and Hispanic communities with a majority (66%) of our students self-identifying as Black and/or Hispanic.

Location

67 students from East Palo Alto

The city with the most StreetCode students continues to be our hometown, East Palo Alto, however we have many students in other cities across the Bay Area, the country, and the world.

Gender

51% Female

47% Male

Our students tend to be evenly split between male and female every quarter. We’re proud to have a growing group of non-binary students as well, which shows the inclusiveness of our community.

Age

44% 8-14 years old 

44% 18+ years old

Typically, the majority of our students tend to be between 8-14 years old. We were able to reach more adult students this quarter and create an even split between the two age groups.

News Features

We were honored to represent East Palo Alto and the black community in two TV spots during Black History Month. These spots allowed us extend our reach to new community members who may not have been previously exposed to positive mindsets in tech and innovation.

KPIX stressed the importance of addressing the digital divide by telling the story of StreetCode’s community. They focused on the impact of StreetCode’s programs on the future of EPA.

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KPIX stressed the importance of addressing the digital divide by telling the story of StreetCode’s community. They focused on the impact of StreetCode’s programs on the future of EPA.

WATCH FULL STORY
WATCH FULL STORY

Mindset Survey Results

 We send surveys to students before and after they take StreetCode classes. These responses reflect their feelings after completing a class this quarter.

Students were asked whether they agreed, disagreed, or felt neutral about these statements. Students under nine years old had a three-point scale. All other students used a 10-point scale. We simplified the answers into the following buckets: 1-4 disagree, 5 neutral, 6-10 agree.

91%

have the equipment needed to build tech skills (laptop, internet, etc.).

70%

feel like StreetCode teachers represent and understand their identities.

100%


would recommend StreetCode to others in their community.

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us with questions or concerns you have regarding classes, Level Up, partnerships, volunteering, donations, or any general issues! Our team will get back to you as soon as possible.